Tattoos and Telehealth

Nik and Kelli

Tattoos and TelehealthHosted by Nicole Baldwin, APRN & Kelli White, APRN. Not your typical health podcast. Tattoos and Telehealth is where two badass nurse practitioners get real about all things telehealth—no scrubs required. Nicole and Kelli  keep it light, unfiltered, and totally not medical advice. Just two gals with ink, insight, and a lot to say. Pull up a chair, grab your coffee (or wine), and let’s talk telehealth.Medical disclaimer. Please note that the information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, including starting new therapies, supplements, or treatments.While we discuss cutting edge research, current & advancements in medicine, individual health needs vary, and professional guidance is essential. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that neither Nicole, Kelli nor the podcast team is providing personalized medical recommendations.

  1. Peptide Chit Chat

    4d ago ·  Video

    Peptide Chit Chat

    Send us Fan Mail Peptides are everywhere right now, and the hype can make it feel like everyone should be on something. We slow it down and talk like clinicians and like real people: what peptides can help with, what they can’t replace, and why “safe for your friend” might be unsafe for you. We start with the non-negotiable topic: safety. Some peptides touch growth hormone pathways, so we explain why cancer history and suspicious lesions matter when you’re considering peptide therapy. That nuance gets lost online, and it’s exactly why we want listeners to think in terms of screening, risk factors, and provider oversight instead of trend-based shopping. Then we get practical. We share our experience with NAD troches and why NAD stays popular for cellular energy and metabolic health when used consistently. From there we unpack newer conversations around body recomposition and metabolic optimization, including Adonyx and the ingredients people talk about for targeting visceral fat. We spend time on MOTS C, a mitochondrial peptide often described as an exercise mimic, and we connect the science idea to real life: menopause fatigue, getting back into running, protecting joints, and not letting a “second wind” push you into an injury spiral. We also touch peptide stacking, including questions people ask about pairing peptides with GLP-1 weight loss medications, and why sourcing matters as much as the compound itself. If you take one takeaway, make it this: vet your pharmacy, work with trained providers, and treat peptides like healthcare, not a shortcut. If this helped you think more clearly about peptide therapy, subscribe, share with a friend who’s curious, and leave a review so more people can find the safety-first side of the conversation. Endorsement Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode! Ready to take the next step in your health journey? Visit HamiltonTelehealth.com — your healthcare oasis. Get care when you need it, where you need it. Don't forget to subscribe!

    19 min
  2. How The Microbiome Talks To The Mind

    Jun 24 ·  Video

    How The Microbiome Talks To The Mind

    Send us Fan Mail We go deep on the gut brain axis and how gut bacteria can influence inflammation, stress response, energy, and even brain signaling. We follow a real clinical rabbit hole from unexpected C. diff and severe fatigue to emerging autism microbiome research, plus what’s promising and what’s not proven.  • gut brain axis basics and why it is bi-directional  • the four major signaling routes: neurologic, endocrine, immune, metabolic  • what a GI map stool test looks for and how it guides next steps  • why C. diff is usually linked to antibiotics or exposure and why “no risk factors” stands out  • what studies suggest about microbiome patterns in autism spectrum disorder  • short chain fatty acids like butyrate and why they matter for gut and brain health  • inflammation markers, cytokines, blood brain barrier effects, microglia, neuroinflammation  • probiotic strain focus: Bifidobacterium longum and the “psychobiotic” idea  • why we stress this is not just about autism and can apply to chronic fatigue and chronic inflammation  • fecal microbiota transplantation basics, evolving options, Rebyota, and real-world cost talk  • using credible journals, vetting sources, and translating dense studies into plain English  stay tuned, hamiltontelehealth.com, let us know. Send us a message. You can go to hamiltontelehealth.com. You can email us at contact at myhamiltonhealth.com if you have any questions about it. Endorsement Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode! Ready to take the next step in your health journey? Visit HamiltonTelehealth.com — your healthcare oasis. Get care when you need it, where you need it. Don't forget to subscribe!

    23 min
  3. No Longer PCOS

    Jun 10 ·  Video

    No Longer PCOS

    Send us Fan Mail PCOS has never been just “cysts,” and that misunderstanding has cost women years of clarity and real care. We’re Nicole Baldwin and Kelly White, board-certified nurse practitioners, and we’re unpacking the news that finally matches what women’s health providers have known for a long time: PCOS is being renamed PMOS, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. That shift matters because it centers the full-body reality of hormone imbalance, insulin resistance, and metabolic risk instead of shrinking the problem down to ovaries alone. We walk through the biggest signs that should put PMOS on your radar, especially irregular periods that come too often, too far apart, or disappear. We also talk through androgen-related symptoms like chin hair, acne, and thinning scalp hair, plus what an ultrasound may show with multiple small follicles. If you have two of these three patterns, you deserve a thorough evaluation. We also connect the dots on insulin resistance, including stubborn belly fat, sugar cravings, and even dark velvety skin changes that can be a clue something deeper is going on. From there, we get practical about treatment. The goal is health first, then your priorities: cycle support, fertility planning, and reducing androgen symptoms, all while addressing glucose, insulin, cholesterol, and long-term cardiovascular health. We also share why modern tools like GLP-1 medications can be part of the conversation for the right patient, and how telehealth can help you get labs ordered and a plan started without another demoralizing visit. If you’ve ever been brushed off, we want you to hear this clearly: don’t tolerate dismissal. Listen now, share this with a friend who needs it, and subscribe and leave a review so more women can find evidence-based PMOS and PCOS support. Endorsement Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode! Ready to take the next step in your health journey? Visit HamiltonTelehealth.com — your healthcare oasis. Get care when you need it, where you need it. Don't forget to subscribe!

    12 min
  4. Widow Maker

    May 27 ·  Video

    Widow Maker

    Send us Fan Mail A heart attack at 52 should not be a “surprise,” and yet high cholesterol makes that kind of shock far too common. We are two family nurse practitioners, and we are getting very real about why cholesterol is both necessary and dangerous, especially when you have no symptoms to warn you that plaque is building in your arteries. Nicole shares a personal story about a deputy sheriff who died from a sudden massive heart attack and never knew his cholesterol was high. From there, we break down what cholesterol does in the body, how excess LDL cholesterol can narrow coronary arteries, and why the heart starts to die when oxygen-rich blood cannot get through. We also talk through the “garden hose” way to picture plaque and why “feeling fine” is not the same thing as being low risk. We go deeper into the widowmaker concept and collateral circulation, and why younger adults may actually be more likely to have a fatal event when a vessel suddenly closes. We also cover genetic hyperlipidemia, including the reality that you can be fit, active, and still have a lipid panel that puts you at serious cardiovascular disease risk. We keep it practical with what to ask your provider, why LDL targets have tightened over time, and how getting a simple cholesterol test can save your life. If you have not checked your cholesterol lately, make this the nudge to do it now. Subscribe, share this with someone you love, and leave a review so more people hear the message before a silent risk becomes a tragedy. Endorsement Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode! Ready to take the next step in your health journey? Visit HamiltonTelehealth.com — your healthcare oasis. Get care when you need it, where you need it. Don't forget to subscribe!

    12 min
  5. Boundary Blueprint: Separating Work and Home to Protect Your Well-Being

    May 13

    Boundary Blueprint: Separating Work and Home to Protect Your Well-Being

    Send us Fan Mail Telehealth flexibility can hide a different kind of burnout, where the work never stops and the human connection feels harder to reach through screens. We talk through what drains us most in virtual care and the boundaries that help us stay present for patients without living at work.  • provider burnout showing up differently in telehealth workflows  • feeling pressure to move faster without room-to-room transitions  • protecting the patient-provider connection when care feels transactional  • setting a physical boundary between home life and work time  • invisible work from inboxes, portals, labs, pharmacies, and staff messages  • switching between platforms and EHRs raising cognitive load and error risk  • unrealistic response expectations from patients across nights and weekends  • tech failures, poor signal, and patients not prepared for virtual visits  • refusing visits while patients are driving for safety and focus  • normalizing stress and building a team to share coverage  you can find us at hamiltontelehealth.com or you can email us at contact at myhamiltonhealth.com Endorsement Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode! Ready to take the next step in your health journey? Visit HamiltonTelehealth.com — your healthcare oasis. Get care when you need it, where you need it. Don't forget to subscribe!

    18 min
  6. New Cholesterol Targets

    Apr 29

    New Cholesterol Targets

    Send us Fan Mail We break down the new AHA cholesterol guidelines and why LDL goals are getting lower based on your personal risk. We explain the tests that change the whole picture, including lipoprotein(a), ApoB, and coronary artery calcium scoring, and why women’s reproductive history now counts toward cardiovascular risk.  • why LDL cholesterol drives plaque buildup and heart attack risk  • how the 2025 AHA updates replace older LDL targets with risk-based goals  • using coronary artery calcium scoring to clarify borderline or intermediate risk  • what lipoprotein(a) is, why it is genetic, and why you must ask for it  • why pediatric cholesterol testing may start earlier than many expect  • what ApoB measures and why particle count matters  • more flexibility beyond statins based on tolerance and preferences  • pregnancy complications and early menopause as formal cardiovascular risk factors  Make sure you take this back to your provider and just ask. You can you can just ask. Endorsement Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode! Ready to take the next step in your health journey? Visit HamiltonTelehealth.com — your healthcare oasis. Get care when you need it, where you need it. Don't forget to subscribe!

    20 min
  7. A Compounding Pharmacist Explains Third-Party Testing And Why It Matters

    Apr 15

    A Compounding Pharmacist Explains Third-Party Testing And Why It Matters

    Send us Fan Mail A package shows up cold-packed at your door, your telehealth clinician says it’s from a compounding pharmacy, and suddenly you’re staring at a label thinking: how do I know what’s actually in here? That question gets even louder when the topic turns to peptides, “gray market” suppliers, and headlines that make it sound like anything goes. We wanted a real, practical breakdown from someone who lives inside the process every day, so we brought on Tom from Pharmacy Solutions to explain what quality looks like when medications are made to order. We talk through the standards that separate a professional compounding pharmacy from risky shortcuts, including PCAB accreditation, NABP expectations, and multi-state licensing. Tom explains why pharmacies require certificates of analysis (COAs) for incoming pharmaceutical ingredients, what “pharmaceutical grade” sourcing is meant to accomplish, and why paperwork alone isn’t enough if a supplier can’t back up their claims. We also unpack what third-party testing really means, using plain language: an independent lab checks potency, and for sterile injectables it can also test sterility and endotoxins before a product is released. Peptides add another layer because many don’t have USP monographs, so consumers don’t always have clear, standard definitions of purity or acceptable contaminants. We dig into what that gap means for safety, why reputable pharmacies quarantine sterile batches while test results are pending, and how beyond-use dating and stability studies help ensure the product remains effective for the time it’s dispensed. Then we zoom out to a simple, useful comparison: retail pharmacies dispense mass-manufactured drugs, while compounding pharmacies customise strengths and formulas, including hypoallergenic options for patients who react to dyes and fillers. If you care about telehealth safety, compounded medications, peptide quality, or how to evaluate a pharmacy beyond the marketing, this conversation gives you a grounded checklist. Subscribe, share this with someone considering peptides, and leave a review if it helps, then tell us what questions you want us to ask Tom next. Endorsement Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode! Ready to take the next step in your health journey? Visit HamiltonTelehealth.com — your healthcare oasis. Get care when you need it, where you need it. Don't forget to subscribe!

    21 min
  8. You Can Still Choose Gratitude On The Worst Days

    Apr 1

    You Can Still Choose Gratitude On The Worst Days

    Send us Fan Mail Some weeks don’t just feel busy, they feel heavy. When you’re caring for patients all day while juggling your own stress, family health scares, and the nonstop noise of modern life, it’s easy to slip into emotional exhaustion and call it normal. We hit pause and talk about gratitude as a practical reset, not a fluffy idea, especially for people working in healthcare, telehealth, and other high-stress roles.  We share what gratitude looks like in the real world: the tiny moments that bring you back to center, the patient messages that remind you why the work matters, and the mindset shift that can change the whole tone of a hard day. Nicole opens up about being diagnosed with AFib and the fear that comes with “knowing too much,” plus how she’s navigating cardiology visits, testing, and next steps without spiraling. We also talk about how gratitude can coexist with anxiety, grief, and overwhelm, and why naming what you’re thankful for can help you move from panic to action.  We go deeper into the daily habits that shape your mental health, including the idea that “you are what you consume” on social media, and why swapping “I have to” for “I get to” can rebuild perspective fast. We close with one of the most important burnout buffers we know: having a sounding board, someone who understands the trenches when your spouse or friends can’t fully relate. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, this one is a breath of fresh air.  Subscribe for more honest conversations from two board-certified nurse practitioners, share this with a friend who needs the reminder, and leave a review with one thing you’re grateful for today. Endorsement Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode! Ready to take the next step in your health journey? Visit HamiltonTelehealth.com — your healthcare oasis. Get care when you need it, where you need it. Don't forget to subscribe!

    12 min
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About

Tattoos and TelehealthHosted by Nicole Baldwin, APRN & Kelli White, APRN. Not your typical health podcast. Tattoos and Telehealth is where two badass nurse practitioners get real about all things telehealth—no scrubs required. Nicole and Kelli  keep it light, unfiltered, and totally not medical advice. Just two gals with ink, insight, and a lot to say. Pull up a chair, grab your coffee (or wine), and let’s talk telehealth.Medical disclaimer. Please note that the information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, including starting new therapies, supplements, or treatments.While we discuss cutting edge research, current & advancements in medicine, individual health needs vary, and professional guidance is essential. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that neither Nicole, Kelli nor the podcast team is providing personalized medical recommendations.

Information

  • Creator
    Nik and Kelli
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Tattoos and Telehealth
  • Show Website
    Tattoos and Telehealth

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